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HAYSTACK11

Let's find your needle

Tell us who you are and what you're building. We'll handle the searching, and surface the grants, funders, press, partnerships, and programs genuinely worth your time. You share this once; we use it for every application.

HOW THIS WORKS

There are no wrong answers here. Share what you know, skip what you don't, and we'll fill the gaps together. Every detail you give us makes your opportunity map sharper.

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About You

The people behind the organization. Funders back people, not just paperwork. If you have co-founders, answer for each of you.

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Your Organization

The essentials that appear on nearly every grant and funding application.

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Founder Identity & Eligibility

Entirely optional, but powerful. More than one founder? Select everything that applies across your founding team.

Why we ask: millions of dollars each year are reserved specifically for women and nonbinary founders, Latina/o/x founders, founders from the MENA region, Black founders, LGBTQIA+ founders, veterans, and more. Sharing how you identify lets us unlock funding others never see. This information is used only to match you with opportunities and is never shared without your permission.
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Nonprofit Organizations Only

Skip to Section 5 if you're a for-profit business.

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For-Profit Businesses Only

Skip to Section 6 if you're a nonprofit.

What does each certification mean?

M/WBE – State and city certification for minority- and women-owned businesses. Opens government contracts and corporate supplier programs.

WOSB – Federal SBA certification for women-owned small businesses. Gives access to contracts set aside specifically for women-owned firms.

8(a) – A nine-year SBA program for businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Includes mentoring and set-aside federal contracts.

HUBZone – For businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones. Provides preference in federal contracting.

DBE – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, certified through state transportation agencies. Required for many transportation and infrastructure contracts.

Veteran-Owned (VOSB/SDVOSB) – Federal certifications for veteran-owned and service-disabled-veteran-owned businesses. Unlocks VA and federal set-aside contracts.

LGBTBE – Certification through the NGLCC for LGBTQ+-owned businesses. Connects you to corporate supplier diversity programs.

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Mission, Story & Programs

The heart of every application. Write naturally, and we'll polish the language.

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Team & Structure

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Track Record & Impact

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Partnerships & Networks

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Funding History & Goals

This helps us score fit and prioritize the opportunities most likely to convert for you.

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Growth & Visibility

Funding is one milestone. Press, bylines, stages, and partnerships compound your mission. Tell us where you want to be seen.

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Documents

Your documents are protected. Files are encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and delivered directly to HayStack11's private intake system. They are never posted publicly or shared outside our team. Please don't include banking details or personal identification numbers anywhere on this form. If anything sensitive is ever needed, we'll collect it through a separate secure channel.
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Final Notes

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